This has been a strange year so far with many moving businesses struggling in the face of lockdowns the world over. Desperate times sometimes require desperate measures and if the cash runs out, the need to raise money quickly becomes an imperative. Here, James Polo-Richards of Wright Hassall Solicitors looks at sale and leaseback strategy for property and how it can play a major role in fundraising efforts.

With borders being more difficult to negotiate following Brexit, Lloyd Firth from law firm WilmerHale warns against the temptation of facilitation payments.

Steve Jordan interviews Edward Miles, a 28-year-old mover from London who has taken a positive view of the COVID-19 lockdown and made his company better for the experience.

This morning I walked down into town to buy Mrs Allen a birthday card. I guess this will be the last time I’ll be making this journey for some time, as I must now conform to current virus edicts.

The British Association of Removers (BAR), represents the professional moving industry in the UK. As such it has its challenges and is often the subject of criticism. Steve Jordan talked to Ian Studd, BAR Director General, to explore some of these and the approach the Association takes to ensure that it meets the expectations of its members and their customers.

Continued workforce mobility within the European Union (EU) has created challenges in defining and protecting posted and local workers.

Ray daSilva from Mobility Exchange looks at diversification for movers and, in particular, pet transportation.

Self storage is an increasingly popular way for removals businesses to make extra money. With the rising costs of running a business and pressures on time, leaving land unutilised just doesn’t make sense. Chris Williams, Managing Director of shipping container supplier Willbox, explains how to get started.

So, the conference season is upon us again. And for those who attended, there was a real treat in store at the International Mobility Alliance (IMA) meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia, themed The heart of mobility. By Steve Jordan.

Sometimes it seems like a major responsibility working on a nascent article for ‘The Mover’ especially as it’s fundamentally the last item to be read and you really want to conclude having created some sort of an impact.

As Santa Fe begins to re-emerge as a major force in the moving and relocation industry following its financial difficulties, Steve Jordan interviews its new CEO, Yann Blandy, to find out what went wrong, and the plans for putting it right.

In the February issue of The Mover, we interviewed Jean-Luc Haddad of Grospiron in Paris on the subject of diversification. Seven years ago, his company ventured into the world of relocation by buying Cosmopolitan Services Unlimited (CSU). Here we talk to Ludovic Lemoine and Philippe Mirault about the industry, and the changes that have taken place since.

According to Eduard Pfeifer and his son, Andreas, from HVD Insurance Brokers in Hamburg, it’s all to do with relationships. Steve Jordan caught up with them for a chat to find out a bit more about the company and insurance in general.

Sterling Lexicon offers an insight into what to expect from the US domestic relocation market in 2020.

Peggy Smith likes workforce solutions, and she likes a challenge. For nearly ten years she was CEO of Worldwide ERC®. Now she’s joined Shyft, a technology company. Steve Jordan asked her about the dramatic change in direction.

Ray daSilva, President, Mobility Exchange, looks at what might be an opportunity for the moving industry, given the right leadership

Wondering where the relocation and mobility vertical is headed in the coming decade? Here’s a snapshot of where we are today, along with some predictions for the future.

My friend Bob possessed what I think was one of the first truly commercial mobile phones on the market. He used to swear by it - and sometimes at it - but he always maintained that it had changed his life.